I wish to draw the urgent attention of the Security Council and the Secretary-General to the continuing aggressive and provocative statements and threats emanating from the highest political and military echelons of India against Pakistan. Such irresponsible rhetoric indicates a renewed attempt to fabricate arbitrary pretexts for aggression, a dangerous course that threatens regional peace and stability in South Asia.

This consistent pattern of belligerence must be viewed in the context of India’s unprovoked aggression and blatant act of war, in grave violation of the Charter of the United Nations, international law and the norms governing inter-State relations, against Pakistan in May 2025. Despite calls for restraint from the international community, including members of the Security Council and the Secretary-General, Indian armed forces violated Pakistan’s sovereignty, targeting civilian populations across the international border in flagrant breach of international humanitarian law.

In exercise of its inherent right to self-defence under Article 51 of the Charter, Pakistan responded firmly yet responsibly to India’s military provocations, demonstrating its capability and resolve to defend its territorial integrity, a fact well recognized and beyond dispute. Owing to the engagement of friendly countries and the good offices of United States President Donald J. Trump, an understanding on a ceasefire was reached, which helped to avert further escalation. While welcoming the ceasefire, the Secretary-General and many countries, including members of the Security Council, called for dialogue between India and Pakistan to address all outstanding issues. Pakistan welcomed these calls and reiterated its readiness to engage in meaningful dialogue. Pakistan remains committed to the ceasefire understanding and continues to demonstrate utmost restraint, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to regional peace, stability and the peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy.

Regrettably, India never reciprocated such commitment for peace. In May, Prime Minister Modi threatened that India had only “paused” its military action against Pakistan. Recent statements by India’s Defence Minister and the Chiefs of its Army and Air Force follow the same threatening pattern and are of grave concern. The Indian Defence Minister publicly threatened Pakistan with aggression, alluding to altering “history and geography”. The Defence Minister recently stated that “every inch of Pakistan’s territory lies within the range of BrahMos [missiles], and what happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer”. The Indian Army Chief has declared that India would no longer “exercise restraint” and warned Pakistan if it wanted to “remain on the world map”. These statements constitute open threats of the use of force against Pakistan and are entirely unacceptable, of which the international community and the Security Council must take serious note.

Such reckless and inflammatory rhetoric is deeply alarming. It is in flagrant violation of the fundamental principles of the Charter, particularly Articles 2 (3) and 2 (4), which categorically prohibit the threat or use of force against the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of any State.

Pakistan categorically rejects these baseless and incendiary statements. In the face of unwarranted threats and belligerence, the people and armed forces of Pakistan possess the capability and unshakable resolve to respond befittingly to any act of aggression. We caution that any miscalculation or military adventurism could lead to catastrophic consequences for regional and international peace and security. We therefore urge the Security Council and the Secretary-General to take immediate cognizance of these alarming developments and call upon India to desist from any reckless or aggressive course of action.

Pakistan remains fully committed to peace and stability in South Asia and to resolving all outstanding disputes, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, through dialogue and in accordance with international law and relevant Security Council resolutions. However, Pakistan reserves its inherent right to self-defence under the Charter and will respond decisively and effectively to any hostile act while continuing to act with restraint and responsibility.

It is requested that the present letter be circulated as a document of the Security Council in connection with the item entitled “The India-Pakistan question”.